[MassHistPres] New construction in Historic Districts

[M Fenollosa]

The National Trust has published Information Booklets entitled "Design 
and Development:  Infill Housing Compatible with Historic Neighborhoods" 
and  "Reviewing New Construction Projects in Historic Areas" that might 
be helpful.  Call Rebecca Williams in the Northeast Office, 617-523-0885

Marilyn Fenollosa

RFSlechta wrote:

>A single-story, block-long strip of 1900-1920 stores in the center of town in the historic district and directly across from the Common is going to be demolished and replaced by a new two-story mixed-use complex (offices, apts., restaurants).
>While discussions have just begun, there already are issues about style and kinds of building materials that might be allowed (e.g. clapboards, wood or composition; windows and doors, wood or metal clad; - some newer products may look good and actually be better building materials).
>Does anyone know of a good, up-to-date treatise on 'new construction in historic districts' that may be useful to us in the arguments that surely lie ahead?
>Bob Slechta
>Bedford HDC
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